AAU Grand National Championship Recap

Baseball players ages 9-14 came from across the country to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Teams were able to play in Champion Stadium, where the Atlanta Braves play their Spring Training games.

The AAU was excited about the response from coaches and players about their experience at the AAU Grand Nationals.

The coach from the champion Treasure Coast Crusaders said about Grand Nationals, “The experience here has been great. Disney, AAU have both been top-notch.”

One of the players from the Crusaders, Matthew Karia, said about AAU Grand Nationals, “It was really fun. It was one of the best tournaments I ever played!”

Tamar Johnson, who plays for the Georgia Heat said, “It was a great tournament! I will definitely be back next year.”

Later this summer, the AAU will also be holding the AAU Nationals July 7-13 for players ages 15-19 in Vero Beach, FL.

The AAU Englewood Chill Blast Pickleball Tournament made history this weekend as the first-ever pickleball event hosted for AAU members. (What the heck is pickleball?!) More than 180 athletes from 11 states and Canada – ranging from age 19 to 75 – competed on Florida’s west coast as part of the Florida Pickleball League.

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Once every two years, the greatest athletes from around the world represent their countries with pride and compete to etch their names in the history books. This massive event is truly a spectacle, and there may be no one better equipped to break down what it takes and what the stage feels like more than AAU alum Lauryn Williams.

Back in 2010, before Wade and his buddy LeBron James joined forces in South Beach for the Heat, Wade joined Mickey Mouse and played a special 3-on-3 basketball game with athletes in town for the 16U AAU Girls Basketball National Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort.

Summertime is right around the corner and, with that, comes the bulk of AAU national championship season. The AAU is constantly adding new events and new competition opportunities for youth athletes and, in recent years, a larger focus has been placed on developing the whole event – not just organizing a tournament. Complete with social responsibility initiatives and unique family vacation opportunities, take a look at the 18 AAU events you are not going to want to miss in 2018.

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The AAU was founded in 1888 to establish standards and uniformity in amateur sports. During its early years, the AAU served as a leader in international sport representing the U.S. in the international sports federations. The AAU worked closely with the Olympic movement to prepare athletes for the Olympic games. After the Amateur Sports Act of 1978, the AAU has focused its efforts into providing sports programs for all participants of all ages beginning at the grass roots level. The philosophy of "Sports for All, Forever," is shared by approx. 700,000 participants and over 150,000 volunteers. Mission Statement